ABSTRACT

This book presents a complete and unified treatment of the fundamental themes of structural mechanics, ranging from the traditional to the most advanced topics, covering mechanics of linear elastic solids, theory of beam systems, and phenomena of structural failure. The book considers explicitly all the static and kenetic operators of structural mechanics with their dual character.
Topics relating to structural symmetry are covered in a single chapter while dynamics is dealt with at various points. The logical presentation allows the clear introduction of topics such as finite element methods, automatic calculation of framed beam systems, plate and shell theory, theory of plasticity, and fracture mechanics.
Numerous worked examples, exercises with complete solutions and illustrations make it accessible both as a text for students and as a reference for research workers and practicing engineers.

chapter 1|19 pages

Introduction

chapter 2|28 pages

Geometry of areas

chapter 3|31 pages

Kinematics and statics of rigid systems

chapter 4|28 pages

Determination of constraint reactions

chapter 5|32 pages

Internal beam reactions

chapter 6|35 pages

Statically determinate beam systems

chapter 7|26 pages

Analysis of strain and stress

chapter 8|36 pages

Theory of elasticity

chapter 9|50 pages

The Saint Venant problem

chapter 10|46 pages

Beams and plates in flexure

chapter 11|18 pages

Finite element method

chapter 12|35 pages

Structural symmetry

chapter 15|36 pages

Plane frames

chapter 17|40 pages

Instability of elastic equilibrium

chapter 18|50 pages

Theory of plasticity

chapter 19|31 pages

Plane stress and plane strain conditions

chapter 20|47 pages

Mechanics of fracture